The Princess and the Pea

Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish writer, became famous for his fairy tales. His 1835 version of a princess with a sensitive nature, sensitive enough to feel a pea hidden under several layers of bedding, has lasted throughout generations in many cultures. His first collection of seven fairy tales, including The Princess and the Pea, was the beginning of a new genre of stories for children. Our version is exquisitely illustrated by Lynn McClain.